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Hey!! Jess just a quick question a bout the blog- I cant really see the upper part of it- for some reason the "banded together" sign blocks it- is that normal? what should I do?? -n.

Hi!!!!!!! Just wanted to start a new thread in our "new forum place", we are indeed postop, arent we????? My energies to you all, n.

Hi all! Checking in as well. I think I am recovering OK. Also,no appetite but i just make a point of trying to sip on sth all day- either broth, or Water, or Isopure or tea. Anything! Up and about some but still taking it easy- I am enjoying the days off let me tell you that!! Again, not hungry but feel some need to chew on something, nothing I can't handle though. Britalian- don't think it is worth weighing in this week- we just underwent abdominal surgery and there are tons of Fluid shifts in your body that can account for more or less pounds. Hang in there- this is the healing period-- losing time WILL come. Love, n. PS: I will be starting a thread in the post op section for all of us Jan 12th bandsters since we DID IT!! yeyeyeyey!!

Hey all! Day 3 report: - feeling much better. I am still sore, especiall yarround my port. Bending and getting in an dout of bed is a challenge for me. 0 i feel indigestion as well and feel like i do have sth in my stomach-- which I do. all in all can't complain all my energy to u. n.

Hi all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My sx went well thank god, now i am feeling sore, but nothing that lortab can't take care of. how are you!! i have been thinking about you a lot.. i feel so lucky that i have such a great gropu of pep]ople to share experiences with. my email: natyjirafa@hotmail.com we did it!!!!!! love, n.

I'm glad the list is helping... I did not come up with it though... ( would be unfair to get all the credits...hahahha) I got it from this website, all recs from people that had the surgery and then someone put it all together and I thought it was great!!!! I have my sx at 9 am cst. Can't wait. -n. ps: have not weighed myself... I guess I should..

Hil ALL!! I am glad to hear evryone is fine. I have a headahce too but it is so worth it that I don;t even mind. Time is coming!!!!!! This is the list I found here, thoight I would paste it for everybody's convenience. This is a list of things to take to with you the day of the procedure: 1. Sports bra 2. Any meds you take everyday incase you need to stay longer 3. Ear plugs and eye covers 4. Book and/or DVD and player 5. Tampon or pads 6. Easy shoes to put on when its time to go home 7. sweats for the hospital 8. slippers for the hospital 9. pillow for the hospital 10. Cotton underwear 11. Fleets Phospho-Soda (to take pre op if your doctor says) 12. Chapstick or something for your lips 13. Hand lotion if you tend to get dry hands or are staying over night. Okay here is the compiled list of must haves that you should buy and have waiting for you at home: 1. Liquid tylenol 2. gas-x 3. Thermacare shoulder neck hot pads or heating pad (helped with the shoulder pain) 4. ice pack (it feels good on the incisions) 5. Get your Pain Meds ahead of time (if you can) 6. crystal light 7. sugar free popsicles 8. fat free low sodium broth (buy more than you think you will need) 9. decaf herbal tea or decaf coffee (can add artificial sweetner 10. stopwatch "A stopwatch because keeping track of drinking an ounce of Fluid every 15-mins was hard to keep track of the first few days. Even to this day I use it to make sure I eat every three hours" (Quoted from bearbandit) 11. Dixie Cups - perfect size for post-op amounts of liquids 12. sippy cup (to learn to take small sips) 13. stool softner 14. bandages regular size and some big ones or gauze pads for your port incision when you go back to work 15. antibiotic cream 16. Isopure Protein drinks (clear liquid so I could have them the first days after surgery) 17. Vitamin E oil/Arnica Montana (To use after incisions heal) 2nd week fluids with calories 1. diet carnation instant Breakfast drink 2. ensure or boost 3. atkins ready to drink 4. Eas advantage carb control 5. slim fast 6. sugar free Jello 7. sugar free pudding 8. Centrum chewable viatmins 9. Caltrate Plus chewable Vitamins 10. nonfat milk 11. Cream of Wheat 12. oatmeal 13. Strained pureed Soups 14. light fat-free yogurt 15. applesauce - no added sugar 16. V8 juice 17. 1/2 cup and 1 cup plastic bowls with lids 18. Pill cutter (For Meds that you can't get in liquid) PANTS THAT WONT HURT FOR WHEN YOU GO BACK TO WORK. SOOOO EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -n.

Hi all!! One week to go!! YoHOOOOO!! Doozy01, thanks for the tip. I will definitely give it a try. Today is a little harder for me.. i fee more hungry... let me tell you NOT easy but I keep thinking " THE GOAL" Anyways, how are you doing today??? How can we all form a group.. anybody some idea?? -- Waht do you think about starting a thread each day with the title Jan 12 bandsters and the date??? Don'y know, just to make it easy to find and keep updtaed.. I am thinking about you ALL!! WE CAN DO IT -n.

Hi everyone, I am in Dallas, Tx and also getting banded on the 12th. I am soooo excited... Anyway, the preop diet is a challenge... I have some problems with the shakes... but oh well! Just one more step towards goal, right? I was overweight most of my life but healthy, and I basically became obese during the last 5 years after I relocated to this country... and then excuses , excuses, excuses to shed it led me where I am today- at least 120 lbs overweight. I am ready to get BANDED! Glad we can all share this. WE CAN DO IT! -n.